Then her mood changed, and she said with a sigh: "Fate's Master! Where does He dwell ?" "Here amongst other places," said Bastin.

"I'll soon explain that to you." "I thank you," she replied gravely.

"But why have you not explained it to Bickley ?" Then waving her hand to show that she wished for no answer, she went on: "Friends, would you wish to learn something of the history of my people ?" "Very much," said the irrepressible Bastin, "but I would rather the lecture took place in the open air." "That is not possible," she answered.

"It must be here and now, or not at all.

Come, stand by me.